18th August 2024

A 65-year-old man presents with collapse while washing his car. He has a history of hypertension

A 65-year-old man presents with collapse while washing his car. He has a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus but does not take any regular medication. In the ambulance, he had a brief seizure which terminated following administration of lorazepam. He has a dense left hemiparesis with hemineglect with eye deviation to the right. His blood pressure is 206/110. His urgent CT demonstrates a deep area of hyperdensity affecting the right basal ganglia. What is the next most appropriate management of his blood pressure?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.